Canon N100 vs Sony WX10
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![Canon PowerShot N100 front Canon PowerShot N100 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Canon-PowerShot-N100.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10/Sony-WX10-front.jpg)
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F1.8-5.7) lens
- 289g - 105 x 68 x 36mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
- Announced January 2011
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Canon N100 vs Sony WX10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the N100 (12MP) and WX10 (16MP) and the N100 (1/1.7") and WX10 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.
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The N100 was brought out 3 years after the WX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the N100 grades vs the WX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot N100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10. The entire galleries are provided at Canon N100 Gallery & Sony WX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N100 over the Sony WX10
N100 | WX10 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | Newer by 37 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Canon N100
WX10 | N100 |
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Common features in the Canon N100 and Sony WX10
N100 | WX10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen |
Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon N100 features outside dimensions of 105mm x 68mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") along with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has proportions of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the N100 versus the WX10.
![Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the N100 and WX10 is 89 and 95 respectively.
![Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the N100 and WX10.
As you can tell, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The N100 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony WX10 will offer extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The fresher N100 provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-N100-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-WX10-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon N100 vs Sony WX10 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | DIGIC 6 | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 24-168mm (7.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-5.7 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 922k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT PureColor II G Touch screen LCD | Clear Photo LCD Plus |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 7.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Flash Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1280 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 lb) | 161g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 105 x 68 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.4") | 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-12L | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $349 | $200 |